In the case against Vijayakala Maheswaran; the organised crime prevention division says they were awaiting AG’s advice for over five years.

It was revealed in court that the investigation conducted by the Organised Crimes Prevention Division against former Jaffna District Parliamentarian Vijayakala Maheshwaran over a controversial statement she made in 2018 is still awaiting the Attorney General’s advice even after five years.

The Organised Crimes Prevention Division informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that they had already forwarded the extracts of the investigations to the Attorney General, expecting legal advice.

Police had filed a B report against Vijayakala Maheshwaran before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly exciting or attempting to excite disaffection among the people through a statement she made in Jaffna.

Meanwhile, Colombo Additional Magistrate Prasanna Alwis issued an order directing the Attorney General to expedite his advice regarding the matter. A further magisterial inquiry is fixed for February 22.

Addressing an event held at the Weerasingham Hall in Jaffna on July 2, 2018, the former parliamentarian was purported to have said she would like to see the resurgence of the LTTE.

In filing a B report regarding this incident, the Organised Crimes Prevention Division alleged that Mrs. Maheshwaran could be charged under the offences that appear to have been committed under Sections 115 and 120 of the Penal Code.

The Organised Crimes Prevention Division informed the court that police have commenced investigations into this incident pursuant to a complaint made by Sinhala Ravaya General Secretary Ven.Magalkande Sudaththa Thera.